The “ Cinque Terre ” [which literally means Five Lands] are famous all over the world, although few people are able to remember the names of the individual villages. One of them is particularly renowned and celebrated...

No visit to Tuscany would be complete without an overview of the many wonderful works of art in Florence. If you're visiting during high season (April-October), advance reservations are a good idea for the most popular museums. Reservations can usually be made online. If you're on a tight schedule, check the hours of any museums you plan to visit shortly before you go, as hours can change without warning. In general, Sundays and Mondays are not good days to visit museums inFlorence, as many are closed or have reduced hours on those days. Discounted tickets are available at most museums.